Prior to being integrated on the M113 hull the Scorpion turrets will
be upgraded with a new fire control system and thermal imaging system.
This will enable targets to be detected and engaged at longer ranges and
with increased accuracy under almost all-weather conditions.

The 76 mm L23A1 gun will be very useful in counter-insurgency
operations as it can fire a wide range of ammunition types including
high explosive, smoke, illuminating, and high-explosive squash head. The
modified M113 will retain its full amphibious capability with the
installation of additional buoyancy aids on the hull's sides and front.

The Philippines Army currently operates around 100 M113A1 variants.
The 76 mm version is expected to use surplus vehicles as the M113
production line was closed in the United States some years ago.

The Philippines took delivery of 41 members of the Scorpion Combat
Vehicle Reconnaissance - Tracked (CVR-T) family of light tracked
armoured vehicles, including the Scorpion, Sultan command post vehicle
and the Samaritan ambulance.

The installation of the Scorpion turret on an alternative platform is
not a new idea. It was first achieved by Australia, which fielded 45
vehicles under the M113A1 Fire Support Vehicle (Scorpion) designation -
later the medium reconnaissance vehicle - after trials with three
prototype vehicles. These have now been phased out of service.

Canada also fitted the 76 mm Scorpion turret to its Grizzly wheeled fire support vehicle but these have also been retired.